sketches of the events at the iron building, POSCO Center

overall view of POSCO Center building, 24.5 x 35cm

scenery of concert hall constructed temporarily, 21 x 29.6cm

scenery of elevator hall, 2nd floor level, 21 x 29.6cm

 scenery of the lobby on sunny afternoon, 21 x 29.6cm

Steel Gallery, exhibition hall, 21 x 29.6cm

rear entrance of POSCO Center building, 

preparing to open the concert, 21 x 29.6cm

Aquarium at POSCO Center building, 

a shoal of fishes in the aquarium, 21 x 29.6cm

a photographer for filming of MBC TV drama,  21 x 29.6cm

bustling scene of filming of TV drama, 21 x 29.6cm

a producer directing the drama surrounded by  her staffs,  21 x 29.6cm

engineers for sound-effect and stage lighting, 21 x 29.6cm

 

an engineer for stage lighting, 21 x 29.6cm

photographers for POSCO concert, 21 x 29.6cm

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POSCO Center Building has been a landmark at Teheran Street, Daechi-dong, Gangnam as a winner of the 1995 Seoul Architectural Award. It's now surrounded with so many high-risen buildings with new designs and materials. And it's famous for the sculpture 'Amabel' of Frank Stella. I went there with Seoul Urban Sketchers last Saturday. Nobody expected that there would be a concert held regularly once a month on various kinds of music. Because it was an off day I was surprised at seeing the lively atmosphere inside. At the hall engineers kept moving fast and mike testing sounded repeatedly. It was for rehearsal of the event. Another bonus was prepared for us, TV drama location in the afternoon. For one short shooting so many extras and actress, equipment, cameramen, producer moved in a group following the orders. It was a very good chance to draw them simultaneously. Hope you to see more in Seoul community blog.

some drawings at Namsan Library Gallery

KH Lee playing a guitar, 21 x 29.6cm

the exhibition hall with melodious atmosphere, 21 x 29.6cm

BH Yoo, 13.5 x 21.4cm

BH Yoo, 13.5 x 21.4cm

she was absorbed in watercolor painting, 13.5 x 21.4cm

YH Lee, self-portrait in the mirror, 13.5 x 21.4cm

Mr.Ji who is an alumnus of my alma mater(대학 동문), 13.5 x 21.4cm 

waiting for the elevator inside the library, 13.5 x 21.4cm

 'The School of Athens', sketched looking at the picture on the wall inside the building, 13.5 x 21.4cm

a primary sketch of the entrance of the gallery, 13.5 x 21.4cm

a standing air conditioner and  equipments of the gallery, 13.5 x 21.4cm

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I was on duty yesterday, many people visited the exhibition hall and appreciated a lot of different sketches interestedly. KH Lee played a guitar with nimble fingers and we could feel a festive atmosphere. In the meantime, I sketched some familiar faces here and there inside the gallery without stopping to rest. I enjoyed a very pleasant time!

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남산 도서관 갤러리의 많은 방문객들이 기타연주와 함께 인물 스케치의 實演을 보면서 '현장스케치'에 대한 사랑과 관심과 참여의욕이 넘치는 것을 볼 때 큰 보람을 느꼈습니다. 머지않아 <서울 도심(어반) 스케치전>은 취미 수준을 넘어서 공공 미술문화의 큰 장르로서 자리잡아 가리라고 확신합니다.

some sketches around Unhyeongung Palace, Seoul

 Irodang viewed from the rear garden at Unhyeongung, 25 x 35.3cm

 the Neo-Baroque style 'Yanggwan' beyond Norakdang at Unhyeongung, 25 x 35.3cm

 a complete view of Noandang at Unhyeongung, 25 x 35.3cm

 KH Lee, sketching the precinct buildings earnestly, 25 x 35.3cm

 'MONATEA' Cafe located on 2nd floor of Nagwon Musical Instrument Shopping Arcade, 24 x 34cm

the owner of 'World Sound Instrument Shop' located on 2nd floor of Nagwon Musical Instrument Shopping Arcade, 22.8 x 30.5cm

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Unhyeongung Palace,designated as Historic Site No. 257 of the City of Seoul, is located in Uni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. There is the palace that King Gojong lived in before he acceded to the throne. The palace was built in 1864 and in 1869 more buildings were added. Unlike the other main palaces Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung, Unhyeongung is simple in design and use of colour for a palace. 

Yesterday It was so cold and windy for sketch, but snow-covered traditional buildings harmonized with the surroundings looked very beautiful. I sketched these elegant and lovely buildings at Unhyeongung Palace,thougtless of the time. After sketching at Unhyeongung Palace, on my way home, I dropped in the Nagweon Musical Instruments Arcade and drew some sketches in a melodious atmosphere.